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Explore posts written by a Registered Dietitian on healthy mindset, why real food matters, and a non-diet approach.
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Mini Meatloaf Muffins + Cute Curls
July 10, 2020Have extra ground beef on hand? Combine it with red pepper, spinach, herbs, panko, parmesan, and egg and these mini meatloaf muffins come together in a flash. Mini Meatloaf Muffins We had a pack of ground beef and nothing on…Read More
Shiplap Screened In Porch
July 8, 2020Our shiplap screened in porch is complete! We turned our crusty back deck into a covered screened in porch with a vaulted ceiling, shiplap walls, exposed rafters, tongue and groove composite flooring, and Trex railings. Here are the before and…Read More
Red, White and Pool
July 6, 2020
4th of July Recipes To Make This Weekend
July 3, 2020
Low Country Boil Recipe
July 2, 2020
Picnic Cheese Board
July 1, 2020
Cats + Piggies
June 30, 2020
Playin’ Outside
June 29, 2020
Flavors Of June
June 26, 2020
5 Tips For A Productive Day
June 25, 2020Real food,
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Before you get any further...
hi, I’m Kath!
I’m a Registered Dietitian, healthy eater, and mom of two from Charlottesville, Virginia. Here you’ll find a healthy mix of real-life meals made from whole ingredients balanced with the pleasures of life, including buttercream frosting and good wine. Plus a sprinkle of nutrition, home life, beauty, parenting, and travel.
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My Favorite Products For Brighter Skin
May 8, 2020These two safer skincare products have changed my skin for the brighter. While I've had a solid skincare routine since switching to Beautycounter 12+ months ago, there are a couple of products that have risen above all others as my…Read More
Whole Wheat Sheet Pan Pancakes
March 27, 2020Pancakes baked in a sheet pan = mind blown! These sheet pan pancakes are made with whole wheat pastry flour and are thick and fluffy. Pancakes cut into squares are perfect for saving time and either feeding a crowd or…Read More
How to Apply Skincare Products in the Right Order
February 19, 2020
Massaged Kale Caesar with Homemade Dressing
November 26, 2019
Instant Pot Egg Recipes
January 17, 2019
Pumpkin Chia Pudding with Spiced Yogurt Whip
October 2, 2018Healthy Mindset
6 Ways I Cut Back On Sugar
January 22, 2020I decided to cut back on sugar after realizing that I was having dessert twice a day. Here are three tricks that helped me kick the sugar habit. How To Cut Back On Sugar In Your Diet Our Daily Habits…Read More
How To Have A Mindful Holiday
December 18, 2019No one wants to spend the holiday season deprived of its delicious abundance. Some of the best foods make their appearance this time of year. (I'm looking at you, egg nog!) But no one wants to wake up on the…Read More
Do You Eat To Live Or Live To Eat?
December 5, 2019
A Healthier Thanksgiving: Tips For A Mindful Holiday
November 27, 2019
Body Image Like A Cavewoman
October 9, 2019
Hunger Is The Best Sauce
September 11, 2019Oatmeal Recipes
Single Serving Oatmeal Pancake
May 14, 2020One of KERF's oldest recipes, this single serving oatmeal pancake recipe combines quick oats, a whole egg, baking powder, and cinnamon for a hearty skillet pancake ready in minutes! My oldest recipe? This oatmeal pancake recipe might be the oldest…Read More
Instant Overnight Oats
April 23, 2020I have a new technique for you: Instant Overnight Oats. It's the short cut for the short cut of eating oatmeal! Sometimes you just don't have all night ;) New breakfast: Instant Overnight Oats Is that an oxymoron?! I think…Read More
Pineapple Upside-Down Baked Oatmeal
February 17, 2020
Baked Banana Oatmeal
January 20, 2020
Overnight Oats
January 13, 2020
Cinnamon Raisin Baked Oatmeal Muffins
October 24, 2019Home Organizing
Shiplap Screened In Porch
July 8, 2020Our shiplap screened in porch is complete! We turned our crusty back deck into a covered screened in porch with a vaulted ceiling, shiplap walls, exposed rafters, tongue and groove composite flooring, and Trex railings. Here are the before and…Read More
Kitchen Organization Accessories Favorites
June 11, 2020This list of my favorite kitchen organization accessories helps to keep pots, lids, storage containers, spices, and more neatly stacked and stored! Who doesn't have a goal to maximize space and minimize clutter in their kitchen? While you can toss…Read More
What Is Zero-Based Budgeting & How To Make One
May 21, 2020
How to Declutter Your Home Office
May 7, 2020
Spring Cleaning Tips And Tricks
May 1, 2020